pato

Got waitlisted at Iowa for rhetoric, went to the visit back in February, two rhetoric admittances turned down their offers of admission and they yesterday I got an email I was rejected— I don’t get why they didn’t just send it after the visit, I’ve been putting off looking for a job-job until I knew and that’s two whole months where they knew they were going to reject me but didn’t. Not a good experience, especially because I had to email to get a response and everyone kept insisting being waitlisted didn’t mean I was still interviewing. Can’t help but feel really embarrassed and also pretty angry about the whole thing. The visit wasn’t great— I could tell most of the faculty didn’t want me there and I already have pretty bad social anxiety— but dang. 

Got waitlisted at Iowa for rhetoric, went to the visit back in February, two rhetoric admittances turned down their offers of admission and they yesterday I got an email I was rejected— I don’t get why they didn’t just send it after the visit, I’ve been putting off looking for a job-job until I knew and that’s two whole months where they knew they were going to reject me but didn’t. Not a good experience, especially because I had to email to get a response and everyone kept insisting being waitlisted didn’t mean I was still interviewing. Can’t help but feel really embarrassed and also pretty angry about the whole thing. The visit wasn’t great— I could tell most of the faculty didn’t want me there and I already have pretty bad social anxiety— but dang. 

@pato I hate this so much. Sending the best.

Got waitlisted at Iowa for rhetoric, went to the visit back in February, two rhetoric admittances turned down their offers of admission and they yesterday I got an email I was rejected— I don’t get why they didn’t just send it after the visit, I’ve been putting off looking for a job-job until I knew and that’s two whole months where they knew they were going to reject me but didn’t. Not a good experience, especially because I had to email to get a response and everyone kept insisting being waitlisted didn’t mean I was still interviewing. Can’t help but feel really embarrassed and also pretty angry about the whole thing. The visit wasn’t great— I could tell most of the faculty didn’t want me there and I already have pretty bad social anxiety— but dang. 

I'm officially in at NU! I have to talk with my SO before I can make the decision, however :\

Got my rejection from Davis today. Actually glad since I've determined since applying it isn't the best culture fit for me (but it's the closest to my family). Only 1 decision outstanding still and it's probably a rejection. Next up, making the choice. x]

it was way intimidating. the faculty are so dope that i became a rambling mess. @mintless hooray! 

@pato and @twin35 I'll be there! Also waitlisted, but for media studies.

Hey @mintless my husband got off the waitlist as Iowa and honestly he forgets he was waitlisted all the time-- at the visit, he was treated like he was admitted and since attending the program he's had zero issues related to funding or opportunities or treatment from faculty/cohort! i know how you feel, though. it's definitely demoralizing to know you aren't one of the first choices, and it's hard to feel valued as an applicant and potential incoming student-- but usually, it's more to do with funding than anything. sending you lots of good hopeful thoughts <3 

Hey @mintless my husband got off the waitlist as Iowa and honestly he forgets he was waitlisted all the time-- at the visit, he was treated like he was admitted and since attending the program he's had zero issues related to funding or opportunities or treatment from faculty/cohort! i know how you feel, though. it's definitely demoralizing to know you aren't one of the first choices, and it's hard to feel valued as an applicant and potential incoming student-- but usually, it's more to do with funding than anything. sending you lots of good hopeful thoughts <3 

@pato @sriracha18 interviews are the worst, you have to just make a fool of yourself and then wait weeks to see if they'll take you anyway 

anyone else a complete rambling mess incapable of synthesizing your thoughts in interviews? just me? heck.

@surprise_quiche thank you! good luck with NU! 
@pato yes! during my interview i was so excited i almost forgot my research experience. i pulled myself together but it was hard. 

anyone else a complete rambling mess incapable of synthesizing your thoughts in interviews? just me? heck.

Guys! OMG I got into Uconn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
After all rejects last year, starting with an acceptance makes me so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Also just getting accepted, ah!)